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A metre’s worth?

I have recently been in Melbourne and while there I went into the Marimekko shop in the EMPORIUM. Marimekko was very popular in the 70s and I have always liked their fabrics but the prices are a bit expensive. They had some lovely little items on display but again the prices were what I thought rather excessive. After a bit of umming and aahhing I decided to buy a metre of fabric and see what I could produce that would make the purchase worthwhile. The metre of fabric was $69. As I said, it was a bit expensive.

I have managed to make an apron.

I even managed to use the selvedge edge to make a label.

Already I have come out even, anything else I make is a bonus.

A cosmetic bag. I had the zip already in my store of things recycled from clothing no longer viable and the lining fabric was left over fabric from something I had made previously.

Yes that bag says $55.00.

A storage bowl – again with left over fabric for lining. I still have some Marimekko fabric to use so I guess my $69 was worth it. I will let you see what else I make when I get them finished.

Now I know why I’ve missed you…my reader has unfollowed. How does that happen? I’m now following again. Your fabric is gorgeous and you’ve made beautiful things with it, especially the pouch. I love it.